Daoirí Farrell takes Remote Control
Daoirí Farrell takes over the Folk Show from the comfort of his home in Ireland.
Daoirí is one of the best-loved new voices and personalities on the Dublin scene.
Daoirí Farrell takes over the Folk Show from the comfort of his home in Ireland.
Daoirí (pronounced "Derry") is one of the best-loved new voices and personalities on the Dublin scene.
His latest album, A Lifetime of Happiness, came out in 2019. His fans include Irish legend Dónal Lunny, who became Daoirí's producer.
Throughout the Covid-19 lockdown, Daoirí has hosted popular weekly folk sessions online. On this week's Folk Show, he talks Mark Radcliffe through some of his favourite tracks, old and new.
Plus the usual mix of exciting new releases, classic tracks and news from the folk world.
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Music Played
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Afro Celt Sound System
Honey Bee
- The Source.
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Kirsty Merryn
Mary
- Our Bright Night.
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Ben Walker
Nurses' Songs (feat. Kitty Macfarlane)
- Echo.
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Nathan Abshire
Fee-Fee Poncho
- Swallow Louisiana Cajun Special Volume 2.
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Daoirí Farrell
The Breakers
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Planxty
The Blacksmith
- Planxty.
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Caoimhe Hogarty
Donal Og
- Ceoltoir Retrospective: Celebrating 12 Years of Traditional Music at Ballyfermot.
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Frank Harte & Dónal Lunny
The Mickey Dam
- There's Gangs of Them Digging: Songs of Irish Labour.
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Michael McGoldrick
Wired To The Moon
- Wired.
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The Young’uns
You Won't Find Me On Benefits Street
- Another Man's Ground.
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Daoirí Farrell
The Parting Glass
Broadcast
- Wed 10 Jun 202023:00BBC Radio 2
